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Elementary Teacher

Pittsfield Public Schools

Silvio O. Conte Community School

• Pittsfield, Massachusetts Job Details
  

Job ID:

5943875

Application Deadline:

Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Oct 14, 2026

Job Description

PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OPEN

POSITIONS

Certified Full-Time Elementary Teachers

Grades:

1, 2, 3, 4

Start Date:

August 2026

OUR

DISTRICT & COMMUNITY

Located in the largest city in Berkshire County, Pittsfield Public Schools serves approximately

5,000 PreK-12 students across 14 schools, and we proudly embrace and celebrate the diversity

of our students and families.

We offer employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive insurance package, state and

private retirement options, course reimbursement, paid professional development, and a variety

of health and wellness opportunities. Under the leadership of our new superintendent, the

district is pursuing a wide range of initiatives to improve educational quality, employee support,

and work-life balance.

Renowned for its natural beauty, the Berkshires combine small-town New England charm with a

rich cosmopolitan cultural life. Nearby towns like Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington offer

local shops, farm-to-table dining, and vibrant arts communities, and the region boasts state

forests, hiking trails, lakes, festivals, museums, galleries, and a variety of world-class cultural

institutions such as Tanglewood (summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), MASS

MoCA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Conte Community School is a PK-4 public school that serves approximately 380 students. With

a target student-teacher ratio of 15:1, our small class sizes allow teachers to personalize

instruction, prioritize academic growth, and build genuine relationships with their students.

Our school is one of the most diverse elementary schools in the region, and we believe that

every student—regardless of background, ability, or circumstance—deserves an educational

experience that values them, challenges them, and prepares them to succeed in adult life.

We are looking for passionate, mission-driven teachers who are deeply committed to their

students, who want to join a close-knit team of educators invested in their success, and who are

passionate about culturally responsive instruction, social-emotional learning, restorative

practices, and family involvement in the learning process.

Among our programs designed to enhance instruction and support teacher creativity, we partner

with local organizations, such as Mass Audubon, to provide hands-on, experiential, place-based

learning experiences grounded in ecological literacy.

It's an exciting time to work at Conte. We have a new leadership team in place this year, and

we're focused on building a culture of belonging, joy, and celebration, and giving our educators

and staff opportunities to have a real voice in school governance.

Join us!

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possess an unshakeable belief that every child can achieve at high levels.
• Have a genuine passion for working with elementary-aged students and their families.
• Understand the unique developmental, emotional, and academic needs of young children.
• Be well-informed about research-supported best practices and utilize innovative instructional
  approaches in the classroom.
• Have the ability to develop trusting, caring, and respectful relationships with students and
  families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Be a collaborative, solutions-oriented team player committed to their own professional
  learning and growth as an educator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain a positive, welcoming, and respectful classroom culture where every
  student feels a sense of belonging and is inspired to do their best.
• Establish and communicate clear, consistent learning objectives and expectations to students
  and families.
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across core subject areas (reading,
  writing, math, science, and social studies).
• Differentiate and personalize instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and styles of
  individual students.
• Regularly assess student progress and use data to inform instructional decisions and provide
  targeted support.
• Incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices that honor students' backgrounds and
  lived experiences.
• Support social-emotional development alongside academic growth.
• Help students develop curiosity, academic perseverance, and a growth mindset.
• Uphold appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety inside and outside the
  classroom.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with families and build strong home-school
  partnerships.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and support staff to meet the academic, social,
  and emotional needs of students.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, school-wide events, and
  standard non-instructional duties.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, and student progress.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Citizenship or residency/work visa.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• Valid elementary (Grades 1-6) license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary
  and Secondary Education.
• Record of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary school
  level in a high-performing or turnaround school.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Understanding of curriculum and lesson planning aligned with Massachusetts state standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, relational, and written communication skills.
  Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree or higher in education or a relevant field.
• Experience teaching in an urban or high-needs school setting that serves a multilingual
  population.
• Experience teaching in a multicultural classroom setting.
• Familiarity with English Language Learner (ELL) instructional strategies, positive behavioral
  interventions and supports (PBIS), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and/or restorative
  justice frameworks.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pittsfield Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• A competitive annual salary per contract.
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and short
• and long-term disability insurance for
  employees and dependents.
• Participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS).
• Options for 403B retirement accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible
  Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Course reimbursement and paid professional development opportunities.
• Personal and family sick days and bereavement leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• A wide range of health and wellness opportunities through the district's Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP).
• New administrator orientation, onboarding, and mentoring support.

Position Type:

Full-time